"There's been an outpouring of artistry and ingenuity on New York's runways this week—much of it directed at creating looks that are actually attuned to what people want. It looks like the fashion industry is rethinking itself to meet the demands of consumers who want both innovative design and terrific value." [WSJ]

"The sight of Tinsley Mortimer in Baby Phat's front row on Tuesday night—complete with that facial fringe, heavy eye makeup, and hot-pink enamel nail polish that matched her dress—must either signal the coming of the apocalypse, or the birth of her edgier alter ego, The Notorious T.I.N.Z." [NYM]

"It’s likely that everyone was breathing a collective sigh of relief; after all, the prognosis had been grim in the days and months leading up to this edition of Fashion Week. Instead... many of the designs sent down the runway were imaginative, colorful, precise and inspired. [NYO]